News & Politics
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Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape and sexual assault trial
The 51-year-old arrived in court with his wife
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What happened in the Yorkshire tiger attack?
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, South Yorkshire Police have said
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'He was like a best friend' - Family remember dad found dead at home
An inquest at Bradford Coroner's Court heard that Kevin Andrew Tyson died on May 16, 2026, aged 63.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park to remain closed after fatal tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has said it will remain closed on Monday as investigations continue into the death of a man who was attacked by a tiger when he entered its enclosure on Saturday.
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Youths vandalise fencing close to community centre in North Yorkshire village
The county's police force said in a statement yesterday (Sunday, October 11) it is investigating reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in Sherburn-in-Elmet.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Peace prize laureate urges Germany to break silence on Gaza, Woman orders ‘Pizza’ to alert police during alleged harassment, German economy minister stranded in Riyadh after airport attack and more news on Monday, October 12th.
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Children among at least 139 dead after migrant boat capsizes
A boat carrying 305 migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti in east Africa
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'When I checked the CCTV, I was shocked' - Shop owner after city centre fire
Crews spent the night tackling the blaze and remained at the scene until at least 9am on Sunday, around 14 hours after the alarm was first raised.
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Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.
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HMV forced to close flagship Oxford Street store due to soaring rent
Entertaiment retailer is searching for a new location in London’s West End
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200 nations made a pact to protect nature. Now, they face a reckoning
Game-changing global nature pact still has potential – but nations need to speed up progress, conservationists urge.
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AI cameras spot nearly 19,000 road offences in West Midlands
Captured images include a front-seat passenger holding a small child on her lap without a seatbelt.
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Doctor warned Elizabeth Struhs would not be safe at home years before religious sect killed her by withdrawing medicine
Coronial inquest begins into death of eight-year-old after 14 members of Toowoomba sect the Saints, including her parents, were found guilty of her manslaughter
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Opposition and journalists allege police abuses during India protests
The protests were triggered by allegations of manipulating voter lists during a nationwide roll revision that critics say could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
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French centre left must wage ‘existential battle’ to prevent far right winning presidency
MEP Raphaël Glucksmann issues call after becoming social democrat candidate for 2027 presidential election
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Did Russia interfere with Brexit? Here’s what we know after Andy Burnham’s claim
Andy Burnham has become the first prime minister to confirm Russia had interfered with the referendum
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Nobel memorial prize in economics to be awarded in Stockholm
The Nobel memorial prize in economics is the last to be announced this year
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Delhi police shut metro stations ahead of election protest march
India’s opposition parties and supporters of the ‘cockroach’ youth movement have been demonstrating against a controversial revision of election voter lists
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Family doctors swamped by 20-page complaints written by AI
Medical Protection Society (MPS) says worrying rise is impacting workload of already stretched NHS GPs
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Leeds Light Night as art comes alive on landmarks - dates, times and buildings
Artists took inspiration from the ideas of Leeds primary school children
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County Durham Beefeater among 110 old pubs saved after takeover creating 1,000 jobs
More than 100 former Beefeater, Brewers and Cookhouse sites will reopen after being acquired by Queensway Inns and Common Table Group.
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Australia v South Africa: Bad light thwarts Durban Test despite ICC changes
More than 60 overs have been lost from the first Test between South Africa and Australia despite a change by the ICC. Has cricket missed a trick?
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Pie lovers rejoice as business makes long-awaited comeback after years away
Today, the business has expanded significantly and now operates from its own pie factory.
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Spice-smoking inmate started fire in HMP Durham cell as while 'pad-mate' slept
An inmate started a fire in his prison cell while his cellmate slept, a court heard.
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Citizens Advice scam warning issued to UK homeowners as thousands caught out
Citizens Advice has warned that people are being scammed out of thousands of pounds by rogue roofers.
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Republican US senator facing re-election settles six-year bakery debt
Roger Marshall says he has ‘no idea how this happened’ and repaid bill double for 2020 election watch party treats
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Vandals cause £1,000 damage to public toilets in Knaresborough
Police are appealing for information after vandals caused around £1,000 worth of damage to public toilets in Knaresborough.
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B&M to open 8 new stores before the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations
B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.
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Lawyers who helped detained Australian Robert Pether leave Iraq criticise Wong for announcing news
Penny Wong welcomes Iraqi government’s decision to allow engineer to leave Baghdad but Pether’s team criticise timing of media statement
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The doubling of council tax on second homes in North Yorkshire is not working - Jayne Dowle
Ask around in Whitby, Scarborough and Filey and you’ll be hard pushed to find anyone who really agrees that the doubling of council tax on second homes has brought the expected benefits.
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Man wins three-year parking ticket battle after using ChatGPT as his lawyer
Rafal Goral says he was fined £100 for not paying quickly enough at a carpark Newquay in Cornwall in 2023
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Trump-backed Senate hopeful fires back after Democrat calls her ‘unserious’
Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews took their campaign trail sniping to the debate stage Sunday night
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Prettiest Yorkshire Dales village with 'stunning' waterfall and quaint tea room
Aysgarth has been named one of the prettiest places to live thanks to its "absolutely stunning" waterfall and cute tea room.
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Ex-director who oversaw Grenfell cost-cutting leaves council housing role after backlash
Survivors had criticised ‘outrageous’ appointment of Laura Johnson to £150,000 job with Barnet Group
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Police issue appeal after Knaresborough toilets targeted again causing £1,000 damage
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses after two public toilet blocks in Knaresborough were vandalised just days after another facility in the town was forced to close following repeated attacks.
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M&S Beauty Advent Calendar is back – how to get it first
The M&S Beauty Advent Calendar returns on October 13 with Estée Lauder, Benefit, Aveda and more. Find out how to get early access.
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ABC reporter could face disciplinary action over opinion piece, journalists’ union says
Opinion piece by head of union Michael Slezak sparks disagreement with new ABC director of news, Simon Robinson
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Ukraine war live: Zelensky demands Trump press Putin to honour energy ceasefire
Trump is reportedly threatening to block a procurement system that provides weapons to Ukraine if it continues strikes on Russian energy infrastructure
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Green light for new Darlington autism school as places double to 96
Darlington families are set to benefit after a new specialist autism school was given the green light to double its planned places and meet growing demand.
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Meet the North East teenager aiming to become the first female Royal Marine
A Northumberland teenager hopes to become the first woman to complete the Royal Marines’ gruelling Commando training programme.
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How Childline can set a course for a more positive future for children
SINCE Childline was launched 40 years ago, our teams in Yorkshire and across the UK have delivered around six million counselling sessions to children and young people.
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LISTED: The nationalities that can enter Germany freely for travel, study or work
Citizens from a small group of countries can enter Germany freely and then apply to change their Schengen visas to longer-term residence permits. For everyone else it's a bit more complicated.
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The six best Christmas markets in Europe to visit this winter
It’s hard to avoid overly commercialised markets full of generic imported tat, but these six festive villages are recommended for their Christmassy atmosphere
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Asian shares are mixed and oil prices fall about $1.50 as Trump says US will buy diesel from Russia
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices have fallen about $1.50 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to purchase diesel from Russia draws criticism from some lawmakers
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Andy Burnham to tell MPs Britain must seek closer relationship with EU
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will tell MPs that failing to seek a new deal with the EU would be a dereliction of duty, reiterating closer ties could boost growth
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Total fire ban for Sydney, with 37C temperatures and risk of bushfires from ‘dry lightning’
Thunderstorms coupled with hot and dry conditions mean ‘fire danger is going to be right up today’, Rural Fire Service says
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Citizens Advice scam warning issued to UK homeowners as thousands caught out
Citizens Advice has warned that people are being scammed out of thousands of pounds by rogue roofers.
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Citizens Advice scam warning issued to UK homeowners as thousands caught out
Citizens Advice has warned that people are being scammed out of thousands of pounds by rogue roofers.
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Judge orders Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads
A Manhattan judge has ordered the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads that promote his political message
